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The beautiful Patachitra painting depicts a large number of animals sitting together. A beautiful colour pattern emerges in the painting that depicts the beauty of the Patachuitra style of painting. Elephants, deer, tiger, rabbits, snakes all are being shown together in the beautiful painting. Green, yellow, white, red, black all colours have been nicely combined together to create a resplendent effect in the painting.

The beautiful Patachitra painting depicts the Lord Krishna being surrounded by the gopis. Lord Krishna was extremely popular among the young gopis and they went out of their household chores to meet their beloved and affectionate Krishna. Derived from the Sanskrit words patta (a piece of cloth), chitra (painting or picture), Patachitra is a folk art form drawn on a piece of silk, cotton or any other fabric, portraying traditional motifs and imageries of religion and society. Natural colours are profusely used to depict mythological themes.

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The mother goddess Kali is being given a royal treatment in the beautiful Patachitra painting with some splendid depiction of colour pattern and outlines. An epitome of tremendous force and energy, the female goddess is wearing the garlands of human skulls and her black figure and the bulging lip show an element of awe and ferocity. The sleeping Shiva symbolizes ignorance as surrounds our life. She represents the darker side of human beings and worshipping her protects us from the evil forces.

The beautiful image of Lord Vishnu is being given a nice treatment in the spectacular painting. The Master of the Universe and one of the Trinity is being given a refine and royal treatment with his four hands holding four different weapons. His face reveals a deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. On his one hand he is holding the bow and on his other the arrow, in his third hand he is holding lotus and on the fourth a conch. The painting reveals some sparkling designs on it and colours have been smartly combined together to yield a spectacular effect.

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The Four handed God of dance is painted in his rhythmic motion. The Lord Shiva is one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism and is responsible for destruction. The dancing form of Lord Shiva is a symbolic synthesis of the most important aspects of Hinduism, and the summary of the central tenets of the religion. The Lord is the King of Dancers and it is perfect image of the activity of God. In a unified and dynamic composition expressing the rhythm and harmony of life, Lord Shiva is shown with four hands represent the four cardinal directions. He is dancing, with his left foot elegantly raised and the right foot on a prostrate figure. The upper left hand holds a flame, the lower left hand points down to the dwarf, who is shown holding a cobra. The upper right hand holds an hourglass drum that stands for the male-female vital principle, the lower shows the gesture of assertion. Snakes that stand for egotism are seen uncoiling from his arms, legs, and hair, which is braided and bejewelled. His matted locks are whirling as he dances within an arch of flames representing the endless cycle of birth and death. On his head is a skull, symbolic of his conquest over death.

The beautiful Patachitra painting nicely depicts the saga of love between Lord Krishna and Radha in the midst of all animals, gopis. Even the courtyard is also nicely depicted. Colour patterns and floral designs are given refine treatment. Spectacular pictorial conceptions, characteristic conventions and vibrant color patterns make the Patachitra a unique treasure in the rich coffer of Indian ethnic art. Primarily executed on cloth, using natural colors, these ethnic paintings have charmed admirers across the globe.

Two big trees are in full bloom and the painting celebrates the rich glory of traditional Madhubani style of drawing painting using natural colours on handmade cloths or cotton. Natural colours and drwings are nicely used here to create a resplendent effect. Madhubani is basically tribal art which are marked by the application of strong earthly colours. Madhubani paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists. The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud wall. But nowadays, to meet the growing commercial demand, such paintings are also done on paper, cloth and canvas.

The beautiful Madhubani painting depicts the Lord Krishna and His consort Radha along with the Sun, the source of our energy. Sun is painted at the center whereas the Lord Krishna and His consort Radha are painted on the right and left side of the Sun. The beautiful painting reflects the simple philosophy of life of the people of Mithila that the Sun and the Lord are equivalent, the omnipotence of the Lord: His male and female manifestation. Red, blue, green and mustard colours have been nicely combined together to yield a nice blending of colours. Natural and mythological motifs are common in Madhubani style of painting, centred around Mithila of Bihar.

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The serene beauty of the Madhubani painting is manifest in the way the painting is being executed. The painting depicts the Lord as Ardhnariswar, half Male and Half Female. The left side is painted as Lord Shiva and the right side Parvati. It shows the duality in every human being. Simple but straight lines are used by the women painters. Madhubani painting is centred around Mithila region of Bihar, where women painters depict mythological and natural figures on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas. This is an age-old tradition and has been handing down from generations to generations.

Krishna's Holi
Holi is a very ancient festival,descriptions of Lord krishna's celebration of Holi comes in the scripture Srimad Bhagwad,Holi is a festival of colors,Lord Krishna played Holi with the milkmaids,in his youth.The tradition is carried on till today and people from all over India throng to witness the festivities in Brajabhoomi Mathura which is famous for its long time celebration.

The most common feature of the celebration in most parts of India is the lighting of the bonfire on the eve of Holi followed by celebrations with colour,the next day.The bonfire is lit to signify the burning of Holika,a mythical she demon.It is also in honour of the fire god who is offered new corn and other food items.The next day is the festival of colours.People smudge Powdered colour called Gulal on each others face.Soluble Colours are mixed with water and buckets of coloured water are prepared.This colour is squirted on each other with the help of pichkaris,long syringe like cylinders with a piston.

The beautiful Patachitra painting shows the Lord Krishna with His two consorts with some sparkling floral designs and colour patterns. Made on silk, the painting makes use of natural colours and the outlines have been quite impressive. Depiction of a court as the background gives some extra sparks to the painting. Blue, green and light colours have been applied in a balanced proportion. The figures have been depicted with heavy ornaments on them.

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The fine painting of the temple of Lord Jagannath is a fine manifest of the rich traditions

Various parts of the temple have been painted with some fabulous line formations and vibrant colours. The origin and development of Patachitra paintings are inextricably linked with the Jagannath Cult. Each year, the painted wooden images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Shubhadra in the Jagannath temple of Puri are ritually given the holy bath. This cleansing leads to the discoloration of the images. Hence, they are removed from the 'garbha griha' (the Seat in the Temple) for repainting. During this period, the temple images are substituted for three paintings, depicting the holy trio, cloth, Chitra = painting). Originating as a ritual, the Patachitra has evolved as a distinct school of painting and is regarded today as one of the most cherished collectors' items.

The spectacular Madhubani painting depicts a beautiful peacock in full bloom on a tree. One of the most popular birds in India, peacock is India's national bird and is held in high esteem. The Indian peacock is a colourful, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck.

The peacock is widely found in the Indian sub-continent from the south and east of the Indus river, Jammu and Kashmir, east Assam, south Mizoram and the whole of the Indian peninsula. The bird that enjoys immense protection, is fully protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection) Act, 1972.

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The beautiful Madhubani painting depicts the Lord Shiva as Ardhnariswar, half Male and Half Female. The painting conceptualizes the mythological beliefs of the people of Mithila about the Lord Shiva. As Ardhnariswar, Lord Shiva represents the dual existence of male and female in any human form. The left side is painted as Lord Shiva and the right side Parvati. Madhubani painting is centred around Mithila region of Bihar, where women painters depict mythological and natural figures on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas. This is an age-old tradition and has been handing down from generations to generations.

Colors : Vegetable and Natural Colors

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The beautiful Madhubani painting depicts the immortal love between Krishna and Radha. A number of variegated natural colours are nicely used to depict an amorous feeling. Madhubani painting has been done traditionally by the women of villages around the present town of Madhubani (the literal meaning of which is forests of honey) and other areas of Mithila. The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud wall of huts, but now it is also done on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas.

Colors : Vegetable and Natural Dyes

Lord Krishna in Mithila style,playing flute in a decorative and floral surrounding.

Colors : Natural and Poster Colors

Colors : Natural and Poster Colors

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A woman sitting in a Palaki going to her house.Palaki was one of a mode of transportation in medieval times.

Colors : Natural and Poster Colors

krishna crossing river with companians in a boat,Ink Drawing.

Colors : Ink and natural colors

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The spectacular Madhubani painting portrays a number of birds rejoicing the beauty of nature. The joyful birds are chirping on the brunches of the tree and they create a beautiful scenery. Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila Art, as this genre of painting is centred around Mithila region in Bihar, is marked by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns. Though traditionally done by the women folk of the region, nowadays men are also involved in the process. These are basically tribal art which are marked by the application of strong earthly colours.

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The beautiful Madhubani painting depicts the ferocious Goddess Kali trampling over the sleeping Shiva in a most refine manner. The ferocious Goddess is wearing a garlands of beheaded skulls and blood is dripping from her bulging tongue. Madhubani style of painting is marked by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns. Though traditionally done by the women folk of the region, nowadays men are also involved in the process. These are basically tribal art which are marked by the application of strong earthly colours. Madhubani paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists. The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud wall. But nowadays, to meet the growing commercial demand, such paintings are also done on paper, cloth and canvas.

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